Bauscher Elements Black Walled Plates 220mm (Pack of 6)

The Bauscher Elements Black walled plate is a stoneware piece finished in a semi-matte black glaze with a handcrafted aesthetic. The raised wall gives chefs a defined boundary for composed dishes, sauces, and anything that benefits from a little containment on the plate. At 220mm, it sits comfortably as a starter or dessert plate in most cover formats, or as a sharing plate for smaller portions in casual dining settings.

In a busy service environment, the stoneware construction handles the demands of a working pass reasonably well. The material retains heat adequately for plated starters and cold courses, and the dark finish is particularly effective at making vibrant, colourful ingredients stand out — a consideration that matters when presentation is central to the offer. The walled profile also gives kitchen staff a consistent surface to plate against, which helps when replicating dishes at pace during service.

Practically, these plates are suited to kitchens running a modern or plant-forward menu where visual contrast and clean presentation carry weight. Key operational points worth noting:

• Stoneware construction suitable for oven, dishwasher, and microwave use
• Semi-matte black finish provides strong visual contrast for colourful dishes
• Walled profile helps contain sauces and dressed components during plating
• Handcrafted appearance adds character to contemporary table settings
• Supplied in a pack of six, practical for building up cover numbers incrementally

As with all stoneware, it is worth noting that the material is more susceptible to chipping than vitrified porcelain under heavy-volume use. For high-turnover operations putting tableware through industrial dishwashers many times a day, that is worth factoring into your selection decision.

If you are building out a tableware range for a new concept or want to discuss whether this collection suits your menu style and service volume, the team is happy to talk it through.